Terroir:
The St Joseph appellation is over 50 km long, with steep, terraced vineyards stretching along the right bank of the Rhône River, between Condrieu in the north and St Peray in the south. St Joseph is produced almost entirely from the Syrah grape, grown in light soils of schist and gneiss on granitic bedrock.
Winemaking:
Carefully sorted upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are then lightly crushed and destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about 3 weeks followed by a racking and the malolactic fermention. Matured in vats for 10 months prior to bottling.
What is notable for the 2017 vintage: given the very high temperatures during the harvest period, the challenge was to preserve all the aromatic potential and freshness of the grapes. Therefore we harvested very early in the morning and were able to use cooling facilities in the cellar if the temperature of the grapes exceeded 20°C when arriving in the winery.
Vegan Friendly.
Tasting notes:
This Saint-Joseph is made with Syrah grapes. It reveals black fruit and pepper aromas with notes of plum and liquorice. The finish is long and spicy.
Service & food pairing suggestions:
This Saint-Joseph pairs nicely with grilled or roasted meats (rib of beef), matured cheese and sweet and savory dishes (pork with caramel, tagine, falafel...). Enjoy at 16°C, now or up to 6/8 years of age.
